Mostly Thai: Motionless (But Not Lifeless)by John Hu

Architectural/travel photos of everyday objects that don’t exactly go bump in the night, but do echo with human presence.

Inanimate objects and things may be motionless, but they aren't necessarily devoid of life force. The Samurai for instance believed that a master swordsmith imprinted his soul onto a katana during the forging process. When used it not only embodied the prowess of the warrior wielding it, but also the spirit of its creator.

Through form, function and structure the objects and things of daily life can evoke the presence of their human users, sometimes even more effectively than if people were actually present.

The photos presented here are from Malaysia, Singapore, the USA, and (mostly) Thailand. They're an off-the-cuff musing on just how much motionless (a.k.a. inanimate) things can resonate with human presence, especially at times when people are barely present or are no where to be seen.